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Buying property in Tel Aviv: the first steps

The first steps for buying a home in Tel Aviv. It is general information, not legal or tax advice.

Updated November 2026

Start with a lawyer

In Israel, purchases are handled by lawyers. Choose one independent of the seller, who can check the title in the land registry, the building’s permits and the taxes that apply to you as a resident or non-resident.

Listed buildings in the White City

Many of the White City’s Bauhaus buildings are listed for preservation, and works to them are controlled. Ask before you plan any changes.

Where people live

See our property guide for the White City, Neve Tzedek, Jaffa, the Old North and the new towers. We don’t publish prices or yields.

Questions and answers

Can foreigners buy property in Tel Aviv?

Take advice from an Israeli lawyer independent of the seller on the rules and taxes that apply to you before you commit.

General information only, not legal or tax advice. Confirm every step with an Israeli lawyer.

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